It's well-documented at this point that my transition to nomad life with my dear man was an utter shitshow. We were exhausted before we even hit the road. Starting from the bottom is not exactly a … [Read more...] about A Rough Start
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Roadschooling at Arizona’s Meteor Crater
As you know, we here at Val in Real Life like to learn when we're traveling. Fred and George don't travel with me as often these days but when they do, I still like to sneak in some learning that … [Read more...] about Roadschooling at Arizona’s Meteor Crater
Overland Expo West 2015
I've been debating what to write about Overland Expo this year... about writing anything at all, actually. Because it was such an unusual and trying endeavor this time, I've spent the last few weeks … [Read more...] about Overland Expo West 2015
Overland Expo West 2014
My first official destination of the Pacific Northwest Tour was Overland Expo 2014 at Mormon Lake in Arizona. This was my second year attending and after my first visit last year, I knew this event … [Read more...] about Overland Expo West 2014
The Pacific Northwest Tour: Week 1
I'm one week into the Pacific Northwest tour and I find myself in Cortez, Colorado. I'm currently hunkered down in a hotel room trying to catch up on work. The whirlwind of a 1,700+ mile drive to … [Read more...] about The Pacific Northwest Tour: Week 1
The Pacific Northwest Tour: On the Road Again
So now that I've finally finished chronicling the Overland Expo to TBEX trip... it's time to set out on another journey. On Tuesday, May 13th, I'll be heading out to Overland Expo once again. It … [Read more...] about The Pacific Northwest Tour: On the Road Again